Medical Director – Adolescent Medicine

EMRY Center; Medford (OR); Híbrido; USD 180.000 - 270.000; A tiempo parcial

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Flexible schedule

Descripción de la vacante

EMRY Center seeks a Medical Director to oversee medical operations for a premier adolescent behavioral health program in Medford, Oregon. The role focuses on medical stability, protocol development, and clinical leadership for medically complex youth.

You will lead medical evaluations, monitor patients, and collaborate with psychiatry, nursing, nutrition, and clinical leadership to ensure high-quality care within a residential setting.

Formación

• Medical degree from an accredited institution with completed residency in pediatrics, family medicine, or internal medicine.
• Board certification or eligibility in Adolescent Medicine; specialized training in eating disorders is a plus.
• Active, unrestricted medical license in Oregon (or eligibility) and active DEA registration.
• Minimum 3–5 years of clinical experience with medically fragile adolescents in higher level of care settings.

Responsabilidades

• Provide medical oversight and evaluations for adolescents with eating disorders and medical complications.
• Collaborate with clinical leadership and multidisciplinary team in treatment planning.
• Develop and update medical protocols compliant with OHA regulations and Joint Commission standards.
• Mentor and supervise nursing staff and advanced practice providers in adolescent medicine.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Pediatrics

Adolescent medicine

Clinical supervision

Educación

MD/DO degree

Residency in Pediatrics/Family/Internal Medicine

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Medical Director - Adolescent Medicine

Location: Medford, Oregon (On-site / Hybrid flexibility where appropriate)

Position Type: Contractor

Reports To: Executive Director / CEO

Position Overview & Program Vision

We are launching a premier, specialized residential behavioral health facility in Medford, Oregon, dedicated to evidence-based care for adolescents with eating disorders and co-occurring medical complications. As our inaugural Medical Director, you will oversee all medical operations, monitor physiological stability, and provide expert clinical leadership for medically compromised adolescents.

Key Responsibilities

• Medical Oversight & Care: Provide comprehensive medical evaluations, admission clearances, ongoing physical monitoring, and management of medical complications related to eating disorders (e.g., refeeding syndrome, electrolyte imbalances, cardiovascular status).
• Multidisciplinary Leadership: Collaborate closely with the Clinical Director, Psychiatrist, Director of Nursing, and Director of Nutrition in weekly case conferences and multidisciplinary treatment planning.
• Protocol Development: Establish and update medical protocols, policies, and emergency intervention standards in alignment with Oregon Health Authority (OHA) regulations and Joint Commission accreditation guidelines.
• Staff & Provider Mentorship: Provide clinical guidance, training, and supervision to nurse practitioners and nursing staff regarding adolescent medicine and eating disorder pathophysiology.
• Family & Community Engagement: Communicate compassionately with families regarding medical status and partner with regional pediatricians and referring acute-care hospitals for seamless transitions of care.

Qualifications & Core Requirements

• Education & Training: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from an accredited institution. Completion of an accredited residency in Pediatrics, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine.
• Fellowship & Specialty: Board certification or board eligibility in Adolescent Medicine or specialized clinical fellowship training in eating disorder medicine strongly preferred.
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted medical license in the State of Oregon (or eligibility for expedited licensure) and active DEA registration.
• Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of clinical experience managing medically fragile adolescents, ideally within residential, inpatient, or higher-level-of-care eating disorder settings.

Compensation: Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and time commitment.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Medford, OR 97501